Hi all,
I recognize I am stretching the limits of what is appropriate to discuss here, but I am just starting to get into metalwork and want to incorporate it into my DIY brewing projects. While learning how to use a MIG/TIG welder and plasma cutter are definitely on my to do list, l only have the ability to solder and braze right now (though I do have both a grinder and an abrasive cut-off saw.) Given my desire to get into metalwork, I need a suitable work table for grinding/cutting/brazing. My plan was to build a table top out of MDF which I would then wrap in bended galvanized steel sheet metal (as I those are the materials to which I have the easiest access). I would then “seal” the corners of the bended sheet metal with low temperature solder specially designed for use on galvanized steel. Before I do all that work, however, I wanted to know if this would provide a surface for metalworking that would be suitably protected from sparks/open flames as well as something strong/stable enough to clamp stock to when fabricating. Thanks so much for any advice/feedback!
I recognize I am stretching the limits of what is appropriate to discuss here, but I am just starting to get into metalwork and want to incorporate it into my DIY brewing projects. While learning how to use a MIG/TIG welder and plasma cutter are definitely on my to do list, l only have the ability to solder and braze right now (though I do have both a grinder and an abrasive cut-off saw.) Given my desire to get into metalwork, I need a suitable work table for grinding/cutting/brazing. My plan was to build a table top out of MDF which I would then wrap in bended galvanized steel sheet metal (as I those are the materials to which I have the easiest access). I would then “seal” the corners of the bended sheet metal with low temperature solder specially designed for use on galvanized steel. Before I do all that work, however, I wanted to know if this would provide a surface for metalworking that would be suitably protected from sparks/open flames as well as something strong/stable enough to clamp stock to when fabricating. Thanks so much for any advice/feedback!